Diagnosis and Management of Riga–Fede Disease: A Case Series

In this case series, we present four unique cases of Riga–Fede disease (RFD), a rare disorder characterized by mucosal trauma as a result of repetitive tongue protrusion against the incisors, leading to the development of a large oral mass/ulceration. Due to the rapid development and growth of these...

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Published in:The Laryngoscope 2024-11, Vol.134 (11), p.4803-4805
Main Authors: Nguyen, Catherine G., Wikner, Emily E., Gallagher, Thomas Q., Birsch, Laurie A., Darrow, David H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Male
mass
Mouth Mucosa - pathology
oral lesion
Oral Ulcer - diagnosis
Oral Ulcer - etiology
Oral Ulcer - therapy
Riga–Fede disease
Tongue - injuries
Tongue - pathology
traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia
ulceration
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Summary:In this case series, we present four unique cases of Riga–Fede disease (RFD), a rare disorder characterized by mucosal trauma as a result of repetitive tongue protrusion against the incisors, leading to the development of a large oral mass/ulceration. Due to the rapid development and growth of these lesions mimicking malignancy, it is important for the general and pediatric otolaryngologist to correctly diagnose and treat this benign disorder. This series highlights the variable clinical presentations, along with comorbidities of RFD, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary care between the pediatric otolaryngologist and pediatric dentist in its management. Laryngoscope, 134:4803–4805, 2024 In this case series, we present four unique cases of Riga–Fede disease (RFD), a rare disorder characterized by mucosal trauma as a result of repetitive tongue protrusion against the incisors, leading to the development of a large oral mass/ulceration. Due to the rapid development and growth of these lesions mimicking malignancy, it is important for the general and pediatric otolaryngologist to correctly diagnose and treat this benign disorder. This series highlights the variable clinical presentations, along with comorbidities of RFD, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary care between the pediatric otolaryngologist and pediatric dentist in its management.
ISSN:0023-852X
1531-4995
1531-4995
DOI:10.1002/lary.31547